Victor experiences physical and emotional anguish as he stares at the result of his experiment. He feels a deep sense of failure and disgust towards himself for bringing such a being into existence. The weight of his guilt becomes almost unbearable, and he wrestles with the knowledge that he has not only created something monstrous but has also brought about misery for himself and others.
This encounter triggers a profound change within Victor. He understands the magnitude of the destruction he has caused and begins to question his own sanity and motivations. The sight of the corpse serves as a stark reminder that his quest for knowledge and power has led to a tragic outcome, and he faces the harsh reality of the consequences he must now confront.